Prime Video Series Spotlight: Louie

All five seasons of the FX series Louie (4/5 stars, rated TV-MA) are currently (as of 4/27/16) available in the Amazon Prime Video catalog! From FX: The critically acclaimed FX original comedy series Louie is filtered through the observational humor of Emmy® Award-winning comedian Louis C.K. From the inventive imagination of Louis C.K., Louie puts … Read more

Prime Video Spotlight: Doctor Who

If you’re an Amazon Prime member it’s a great time for a Doctor Who binge watch, because right now the first eight seasons of the TV show + four special collections are available to stream in the Amazon Prime Video catalog. Dr. Who – The Time of the Doctor (4.5/5 stars) Featuring the 2013 Christmas … Read more

Prime Video Spotlight: Coen Brothers Collection

Five of the Coen Brothers’ films are currently (as of 4/5/16) included in the Amazon Prime Video catalog, and their  Raising Arizona is currently available to own in HD for $6.99. Blood Simple (R, 4.5/5 stars) Abby is cheating on her saloonkeeper husband, Marty. The object of her affections is Ray, one of Marty’s bartenders. … Read more

Prime Video Spotlight: TV Sitcom Classics

These TV sitcoms are among the all-time greats. Multiple Emmy award winners all, these shows became cultural phenomena and kept us laughing along through the decades, from the 50’s through the 90’s. Right now, every one of them has multiple seasons available in the Prime Video catalog, for Prime members to view for free. Cheers … Read more

Prime Video Spotlight: Poldark & Young Dracula BBC Series

Here are two very different TV shows from the BBC, both currently (as of 3/17/16) included in the Prime Video catalog. The first is a sweeping historical drama set in post- American Revolution Britain. The second is a supernatural comedy series aimed at tweens and up. Poldark (5/5 stars) It’s 1783 and Ross Poldark returns … Read more

Character Spotlight: Hannibal Lecter

The fascinating character of psychiatrist, gourmand, artist, cannibal and homicidal egomaniac Hannibal Lecter was first introduced in Thomas Harris’ riveting crime thriller, Red Dragon (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $9.99): A second family has been massacred by the terrifying serial killer the press has christened “The Tooth Fairy.” Special Agent Jack Crawford turns to the … Read more